Frankenstein
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Frankenstein
Horror. Romance. Science. A classic tale that would be a fright to miss!
Horror. Romance. Science. A classic tale that would be a fright to miss!
The idea for the story came to the author, Mary Shelley, in a dream she had about a scientist who had created life and was horrified by what he had made. This Gothic-style romance is among the first of true science fiction novels, if not the first. A young scientist named Victor Frankenstein, after going through his own near-death experience, decides to play God and create life in the form of a grotesque creature, which turns into a nightmare. Through his experience, he learns that the gift of life is precious, not disposable. His journey and personal transformation has deeply affected readers. This edition contains the text of the revised 1831 version of Frankenstein.
This beautiful book comes with luxurious endpapers, a beautiful and stylish heat-burnished cover, and is a convenient 5 x 7 trim size for easy handling. This widely popular classic tells a tale of devastating consequences for those pursuing power and glory.
Frankenstein is a must-read for any lover of classic literature and science fiction.
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Frankenstein is generally praised for its profound exploration of themes such as humanity, ambition, and the consequences of playing God. Critics often highlight Mary Shelley's ability to fuse gothic horror with deep philosophical questions, while some comment on the complex interplay between creator and creature. The novel's enduring relevance and compelling narrative continue to captivate readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781607109457
Publisher: Canterbury Classics
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 October 2013
Country: United States
Imprint: Canterbury Classics
Illustration: b-w text
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 293g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus (1818). She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin, and her mother was the philosopher and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft.
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